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What West Virginia’s statute, administrative rules and chiropractic board publish on eight topics of running a practice, quoted as published, each with its citation as printed, its source and the date we read it. Read on 9 October 2026.
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(a) The board may take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder holding a license or certificate issued under this article after giving reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to the provisions of section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, when it finds that any person has engaged in conduct in violation of the rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, the following:§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(4) Conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(5) Making a false or misleading statement regarding his or her skill or the efficiency or value of the chiropractic treatment;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(6) Representing to a patient that an incurable condition, sickness, disease or injury can be cured;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(12) Use of any false, fraudulent or deceptive statement in any document connected with the practice of chiropractic;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(b) Every chiropractor who has complied with the provisions of this article is entitled to practice chiropractic in this state. The title of chiropractor shall be doctor of chiropractic and is designated by the letters "D.C." The titles "D.C.," doctor of chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic physician are interpreted as the same.§30-16-17 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(c) As contained in this section, the term "specialty" includes, but is not limited to, orthopedics, neurology, chiropractic sports physician, radiology, pediatrics, nutrition, rehabilitation, acupuncture, chiropractic internist, behavioral health, diagnostic imagining and physiotherapeutics. No chiropractor is permitted to practice in a specialty in the chiropractic field or hold himself or herself out as being a specialist in the chiropractic field until the licensee has successfully completed a certified program in that specialty at a chiropractic college approved by the council on chiropractic education or its successor and approved by the board. The program shall consist of a minimum number of hours to be determined by the board. Successful completion of the final certification exam is required.§30-16-20 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(b) A person shall not engage in the practice of chiropractic or hold himself or herself out as qualified to practice chiropractic or use any title, word or abbreviation to indicate to or induce others to believe that he or she is licensed to chiropractic in this state unless he or she is actually licensed under the provisions of this article. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned in the county jail not more than three months, or both fined and imprisoned.§30-16-22 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(a) The board may take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder holding a license or certificate issued under this article after giving reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to the provisions of section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, when it finds that any person has engaged in conduct in violation of the rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, the following:§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(13) Practicing chiropractic under a false or assumed name;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(a) The board may take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder holding a license or certificate issued under this article after giving reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to the provisions of section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, when it finds that any person has engaged in conduct in violation of the rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, the following:§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(20) Directly or indirectly giving or receiving any fee, commission, rebate or other compensation for professional services not actually rendered: Provided, That this prohibition does not preclude the legal functioning of lawful professional partnerships, corporations or associations;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(a) The board may take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder holding a license or certificate issued under this article after giving reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to the provisions of section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, when it finds that any person has engaged in conduct in violation of the rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, the following:§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(26) Failure to transfer or release pertinent and necessary chiropractic records to another physician in a timely fashion when legally requested to do so by the subject patient or by a legally designated representative of the subject patient;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(27) Improper management of chiropractic patient records;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
The Board does not regulate patient record retention; however, the general rule of thumb is 10 years.FAQ's (no section number printed) · boc.wv.gov · faqs.html · read 9 October 2026
Be sure to contact the patient’s insurance provider for more information.FAQ's (no section number printed) · boc.wv.gov · faqs.html · read 9 October 2026
(a) Any chiropractor who has complied with the provisions of this article may use any instrument or procedure, for the purpose of diagnosis and analysis of disease or abnormalities: Provided, That the person is trained to perform the procedures and use the instruments through a chiropractic college approved by the counsel on chiropractic education or its successor. Any chiropractor properly qualified under this article may engage in the use of physiotherapeutic devices, physiotherapeutic modalities, physical therapy and physical therapy techniques. Licensed chiropractors may also employ properly trained chiropractic assistants to perform duties under supervision that are generally conducted by chiropractic assistants which are not otherwise prohibited by the board. The board shall propose and promulgate rules in accordance with the provisions governing legislative rules, contained in article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code governing chiropractic assistants, including, but not limited to, minimum qualifications, scope of practice, and supervision requirements. A licensed chiropractor may not engage in conduct outside this scope and beyond his or her training and knowledge.§30-16-18 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(a) The board may take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder holding a license or certificate issued under this article after giving reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to the provisions of section one, article five, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, when it finds that any person has engaged in conduct in violation of the rules adopted by the board, including, but not limited to, the following:§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(14) Aiding or abetting the practice of chiropractic by an unlicensed, incompetent or impaired person;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(15) Allowing another person or organization to use his or her license to practice chiropractic;§30-16-11 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
Licensed chiropractors may also employ properly trained chiropractic assistants to perform duties, under supervision, that are generally conducted by chiropractic assistants which are not otherwise prohibited by the Board.Info for Chiropractors (no section number printed) · boc.wv.gov · info-for-chiropractors.html · read 9 October 2026
(a) One or more individuals, each of whom is licensed to practice chiropractic within this state may organize and become a shareholder or shareholders of a chiropractic corporation. Individuals who may be practicing chiropractic as an organization created otherwise than pursuant to the provisions of this section may incorporate under and pursuant to this section. This section is not intended to amend the statutory or common law as it relates to associations or partnerships, except to allow partnerships of chiropractors to organize as a chiropractic corporation.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(b) A chiropractic corporation may render professional service only through officers, employees and agents who are themselves duly licensed to render chiropractic service within this state. The term "employee" or "agent" as used in this section, does not include secretaries, clerks, typists, paraprofessional personnel or other individuals who are not usually and ordinarily considered by custom and practice to be rendering chiropractic services for which a license is required.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(d) A chiropractic corporation may issue its capital stock only to persons who are duly licensed by the board.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
(e) When not inconsistent with this section, the organization and procedures of chiropractic corporations shall conform to the requirements of article one, chapter thirty-one of this code.§30-16-21 · code.wvlegislature.gov · 30-16 · read 9 October 2026
No professional limited liability company shall have as a member anyone other than a person who is duly licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render the professional services for which the professional limited liability company was organized.4CSR4, 3.1. · boc.wv.gov · 4.04._formation_and_approval_of_professional_limited_liability_companies.pdf · read 9 October 2026
The application for business licensing includes a “Verification of Eligibility” form that must be sent to the Board office for verification, and will be returned to you for submission with your business license application to the SOS office.FAQ's (no section number printed) · boc.wv.gov · faqs.html · read 9 October 2026
3.6. Every professional limited liability company in compliance with all the provisions of this rule shall be approved by and remain approved by the Board.4CSR4, 3.6. · boc.wv.gov · 4.04._formation_and_approval_of_professional_limited_liability_companies.pdf · read 9 October 2026
Shown only where the jurisdiction publishes a provision specific to chiropractic.
unreadable Not read on 9 October 2026: apps.sos.wv.gov · readfile.aspx?DocId=55137&Format=PDF · scan, no text layer (4-09 Chiropractic Telehealth Practice, Secretary of State final file, four pages). Not read on 9 October 2026: boc.wv.gov · 4.09._chiropractic_telehealth_practice.pdf · scan, no text layer (the board's own copy of 4.09 Chiropractic Telehealth Practice, three pages). Not read on 9 October 2026: apps.sos.wv.gov · readfile.aspx?DocId=55137&Format=WORD&KeyWord= · zipped Word file; the capture tool reads no text from it (4-09 Chiropractic Telehealth Practice, Secretary of State final file). Not read on 9 October 2026: boc.wv.gov · chiropractic_interstate_telehealth_application_and_instructions.pdf · scan, no text layer (the board's Chiropractic Interstate Telehealth Application and Instructions, seven pages).The jurisdiction is the authority on everything here. These pages quote what the statute, the rules and the board publish and the date we read them; they do not interpret it. Laws and rules change. Confirm anything you intend to act on with the board.